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Show diagrammatically two ways in which a magnet can freely suspended to locate directions.

Important Questions on Exploring Magnets

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Write the four important properties of the magnetic field lines due to a bar magnet.
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Write three main characteristics of a magnet.

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Magnetic lines form continuos closed loops. Why?
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Write the four important properties of the magnetic field lines due to a bar magnet. 
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Explain the term:

Compass

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Before the invention of a compass, sailors used stars to find direction. In what way is using compass better?
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There are no markings on the body of a bar magnet to indicate its poles. How would you find its north pole?
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Write down the property of magnets using which directions can be found. Prove this property with the help of an activity. 
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The ends of a freely suspended magnet, which points towards the geographic south is called the _____.
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What is a magnetic compass? For what purpose can it be used?
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Explain the term.

North and south poles of a magnet.

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A _____ is a device used to find directions.
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What is a compass? Where does its needle point?
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Find out and explain the usefulness of a compass in finding directions.
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Why does a freely suspended magnet point in the north-south direction?
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How will you prepare your own magnetic compass?
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Name the magnetic device used by sailors and navigators to find directions.
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Why does a freely suspended magnet point in the north-south direction?
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A magnetic compass is a device which is widely used by the sailors.
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You are given a bar magnet with a length of string tied to it such that the magnet can hang from it. By just observing the magnet, how can you find out which end is the north pole? Explain your answer.